editing open source

[gb_dev]

Hello,

I have made some custom mods to an open source php forum system.

That said, I know they will be updating their
software so my question is:

"What is the best way for me to apply my changes to the latest official release?"

Thanks, g.

[vincevincevince]

You can download the latest CVS version; make your changes and then either calculate a patch/diff and upload it to a developer mailing list or request CVS commit account access and commit it. Generally the first option is much more likely to be possible if you're not already an established part of the project.

[phranque]

most of the open source projects have a developers board or forum.
i would start there...

[jtara]

Get a local copy of the CVS or Subversion repository.

Apply your changes locally as a branch to the version that you branched it from. Use CVS or Subversion tools to apply your changes to the new version.